We are deeply saddened to inform you that our brother in Christ, the Very Rev. Cesar Olivero, has died. Fr. Olivero served as the Rector of St. James Episcopal Church in Port Charlotte for more than 22 years. He is survived by his wife Pamela, five children, two stepchildren, and 8 grandchildren. His wife, Pamela, serves as the Parish Administrator at St. James.
“I have known Fr. Cesar since we were classmates at Virginia Theological Seminary over 20 years ago. He was a man of deep faith and generosity of spirit,” said Bishop Doug Scharf. “I am grateful for his faithful and joyful witness to the love and healing presence of Jesus.”
The Very Rev. Cesar Olivero graduated from the Virginia Theological Seminary in 2003. He was ordained a Transitional Deacon on June 14, 2003, and was named Deacon-in-Charge of St. James Episcopal Church in Port Charlotte. He was ordained a Priest on December 19, 2003, and was installed as Priest-in-Charge following his ordination. On November 5, 2005, Fr. Olivero was named Rector of St. James and served that community for the life of his ministry.
Fr. Olivero was the Dean of the Venice Deanery, serving in 2024-2025, 2017-2020, and 2010-2013. He alsoserved on the Standing Committee for the Diocese for 12 years (October 2005-October 2011, October 2012-October 2018), during which he was president, vice-president, and secretary. He served as Chairman of the Commission on Ministry (2018) and as a member of the Committee on Race and Reconciliation. He served as a Deputy to the 77th General Convention in 2012. Fr. Olivero was instrumental in the development of our diocesan Hispanic/Latino ministries.
Please join us in praying for Fr. Olivero’s family and the congregation of St. James, Port Charlotte.
Father of all, we pray to you for Cesar, and for all those whom we love but see no longer. Grant to them eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them. May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
The Requiem Eucharist for Fr. Cesar Olivero will be on Monday, August 11, at 11 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 1365 Viscaya Dr, Port Charlotte, FL 33952.